Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Data Collection, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Prototyping, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Simulation, System Architecture, System Validation, Technical Presentation, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Testing, Topology, Trade Studies, Waveform Design, Waveforms
RF/Radar Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active Secret (with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI)
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking radar engineers focused on the design and performance of advanced radar systems. This role centers on end-to-end radar design - defining radar performance across challenging operational environments through architecture development, performance analysis, algorithm and waveform design, and hardware prototyping.
You will work on next-generation radar capabilities, including distributed aperture architectures. This is a hands-on technical role where analytical design decisions are translated into radar systems and their measured performance.
This role will shape the technical direction of a first-of-its-kind distributed aperture radar capability.
Radar Design & Performance Responsibilities
- Design and mature radar system architectures, including performance analysis, algorithm and waveform development, vulnerability assessment, and support to hardware prototypes.
- Shape radar design by developing waveforms and novel algorithms that evolve typical multifunction radar capabilities (e.g. acquisition, track, discrimination, EP, etc.) beyond the typical monostatic aperture topology.
- Perform radar and RF modeling and simulation to support architecture trade studies and validate system performance.
- Evaluate radar performance across operational scenarios, including cluttered and contested environments.
Prototyping & Evaluation Responsibilities
- Conduct simulation and laboratory testing and data collection on radar subsystems and prototype hardware.
- Analyze test and simulation results to assess performance against requirements and drive design improvements.
- Translate analytical results into concrete system-level design improvements.
Collaboration & Program Execution Responsibilities
- Develop technical documentation and design artifacts required to demonstrate progress and support program milestones.
- Work with program leadership to ensure technical execution remains aligned with cost, schedule, and performance constraints.
- Prepare and present technical briefings for government stakeholders, design reviews, and program milestones.
- Represent radar design and performance perspectives in technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's + 3-8 years of relevant experience
Additional Requirements
- Active Secret clearance required (with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience executing technical work independently with limited oversight.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, mission-driven programs.